The Effect of Primed Reference Points on the Shape of Attribute-Value Functions, Attribute Importance, and Choice

K. van Ittersum, J.M.E. Pennings

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Abstract

Can marketers influence attribute-value functions and as a result alter the importance of attributes in judgment, and choice? The authors show that priming (internal and external) reference points influences the shape of attribute-value functions and consequently the importance of attributes in judgment, and choice for decision makers with undefined value functions. These effects are attributed to the decision makers¿ reference dependence and loss aversion in attribute-value function construction. Decision makers with well-defined value functions are not prone to the effects of priming. The results help bridge economic and behavioral decision theories and provide marketers with tools to more effectively position their products in the market place.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)701-702
JournalAdvances in Consumer Research
Volume35
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Keywords

  • consumer choice
  • intentions
  • behavior
  • models

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